Enjoy the Stars This July 4 When Celebrating at the White Mountain National Forest
Recreate Responsibly on Independence Day
Contact Information: Colleen Mainville (603) 790-0860 colleen.mainville@usda.gov
Campton, NH–June 27, 2025 Celebrating the July 4 holiday outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA White Mountain National Forest welcomes visitors to enjoy their national forest. As we expect a record number of visitors throughout the holiday weekend, staff are reminding visitors to leave fireworks and sparkly displays to professional organizations. Nationally, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy the starry skies while being outdoors smart. Remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day.
To ensure a safe, fun Independence Day:
Visit the White Mountain National Forest website for information.
Have backup destinations in mind, in case an area is temporarily closed or too crowded.
Stay water smart. Lots of people escape the heat by enjoying the water this holiday. Always be responsible and assess the hazards and your risks before entering any section of water.
Recreate Responsibly. Note any fire restrictions in place before starting a campfire, carry tools to extinguish a flame, and report a fire by calling 911.
Finally, Know Before You Go.
About the Forest Service
The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.